Tag Archives: peace

Trident a Deterrent to War.

Posted on January 12, 2016 by irishroverpei

I read a complete and long argument for and against the UK Government building of the new Trident Nuclear missile submarines. It has become necessary to replace the aging Vanguard class as Britain’s fist line of defense. Since the days … Continue reading →

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Propaganda??? Maybe??

Posted on September 17, 2015 by irishroverpei

I posted a video yesterday and asked you to take five minutes and think about it. Unfortunately I got few responses. Here is the link to the video My first response was Wow!!! that is all true. However after thinking … Continue reading →

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Halifax International Tattoo

Posted on July 2, 2015 by irishroverpei

I did not get to take in the Canada Day Celebrations as we were travelling back from Halifax. Nevertheless, I did celebrate on Tuesday evening at the Halifax International Tattoo. what an amazing show that could not fail but to … Continue reading →

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Apeldoorn Parade

Posted on May 10, 2015 by irishroverpei

I watched the long Liberation Parade wind its way through Apeldoorn yesterday on CBC TV. The way was crowded with the waving of Canadian flags and cheering people. Children handing flowers to those brave and now ancient veterans of the … Continue reading →

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Happy Saint Patrick Day

Posted on March 17, 2015 by irishroverpei

The Blarney Stone – Myth or Legend? The Blarney stone has woven around itself a unique tradition of myth, legend and Romance. It is said that the secret of the holy stone was given to Cormac MacCarthy, King of Munster … Continue reading →

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Letter to Prime Minister Harper

Posted on February 24, 2015 by irishroverpei

Subject: WORDS FROM 1907 To: stephen.harper@parl.gc.ca Dear Mr. Prime Minister: I received recently from your Conservative Party comments made by you regarding the “Oath of allegiance” in the context of the hijab head garments. I applauded your stance even it’s … Continue reading →

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Last Hours of 2014

Posted on December 31, 2014 by irishroverpei

Well, here I’m again, on the threshold of another New Year, 75 already under my belt. Do I get excited? No.  Do I get older yes. Do I care? not much. As I look back and reflect on so many … Continue reading →

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Am I Being Mean Spirited????

Posted on December 24, 2014 by irishroverpei

No I do not think I’m mean spirited at all, my belief has always been to offer help to anyone in need. I do not first check my Bible to see if it is okay to help a Gay person, … Continue reading →

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A Special Message at Christmas. Navy-Army-Airforce

Posted on December 15, 2014 by irishroverpei

T’WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, HE LIVED ALL ALONE, IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE, MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE. I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY, WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE, AND TO SEE JUST WHO, IN THIS HOME, DID LIVE. I … Continue reading →

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Feed Back — Jehovah Witness Subject.

Posted on November 13, 2014 by irishroverpei

Yesterday I claimed not to have received any negative feed back from my recent letter about the JW parent demanding the public library not read children stories about Remembrance. Shortly after posting yesterdays blog I receive a very angry reply … Continue reading →

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